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Birds, Charleston, Heron, Marsh, Swamp, Wildlife

Sunset On A Heron

February 11, 2021 Ted Jennings - TPJ Photography Leave a comment

Bright glare from the setting sun on a Great Blue Heron passing by.

This time of year the sun falls behind the tree line here around 5:00 PM. A bit early and it makes for a challenge, or interesting shots.

Birds, Charleston, Heron, Marsh, Swamp, Wildlife

Heron Over A Rookery

February 10, 2021 Ted Jennings - TPJ Photography 2 Comments

The day was dull and dark. When I first arrived at this swamp there was no action at all.

But in short order the Great Blues started to work on their nests and the dull light proved to be better than I had thought.

This Heron was suddenly pushed along by his mate to gather more sticks. We found a good spot and she kept sending him out for more.

Worked out well.

Birds, Egret, Marsh, Swamp, Wildlife

All Around This Marsh

February 10, 2021 Ted Jennings - TPJ Photography 2 Comments

Taken the other day when none of the locals seemed to be happy with their place in the marsh.

Egrets, and Herons, moved back and forth the length of the rice fields.

As long as the birds didn’t move off to the far side I had a chance of getting shots like these. Heading back over the reeds is a mile from any trails, or solid ground.

Birds, Marsh, Swamp, Wildlife

Mottled Ducks (?)

February 10, 2021 Ted Jennings - TPJ Photography 3 Comments

First shot of the day and it was two nondescript ducks.

I can never ID any when they are these colors and markings. Too many species are similar. So this is the best I have.

Birds, Landscape, Marsh, Spoonbill, Swamp, Wildlife

Doing Nothing, But So Darn Photogenic

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I cannot pass up taking this shot, no matter how many times I have done it before.

Roseate Spoonbill, ACE Basin, South Carolina.

Alligator, Black and White, Marsh, Monochrome, Swamp, Wildlife

Reflection On The Water, American Alligator

February 9, 2021 Ted Jennings - TPJ Photography 6 Comments

One that should be viewed large. The reflections between Alligator and water are almost transparent.

Reflection On The Water, American Alligator

I published this because it’s actually a common photograph we capture. When the water is clear and the light soft it’s really impressive. But I don’t think I have done a dark B&W before.

Birds, Charleston, Marsh, Swamp, Wildlife

Opportunity Presented Itself

February 9, 2021 Ted Jennings - TPJ Photography Leave a comment

A Carolina Chickadee dropped from a tree and sat down a few inches from the swamp surface.

They don’t stay still for long, but this one gave me time for a full series of photographs.

It was pretty clear he knew I was there too.

Both sides of this trail are swamp and thick with branches and scrub trees. A nice place to walk between open areas but decent shots of small critters along here are rare.